Coin-holder.



Patented Ian. 29, I901. P. SCHLEMMER.

COIN HOLDER.

(Application filed Mar. 24, 1900.)

(No Model.)

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PHILIPPINE SCHLEMMER, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

COIN-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 667,104, dated January 29, 1 901.

Application filed March 24, 1900- Serial No. 9,997. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I,PHILIPPINE ScHLEM- MER, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have invented an Improvement in Coin-Holders, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to coin-holders; and it consists of the improvements which are fully set forth in the following specification and are shown in the accompanying draw- 1ngs.

It is the object of my invention to provide a holder for a given number of coins of a given denomination to take the place of the rolls or paper packages now commonly employed.

My invention relates more particularly to the construction of the holder, whereby the coins may be easily introduced and removed and the holder when closed will be secure and not liable to open accidentally and allow the coins to fall out.

It is also an object of my invention to enable the coins while contained in the holder to be visible and to enable the removal of any part of the coins while the remainder may be left in theholder.

My coin-holder is especially adapted for banking purposes and may be constructed so that each holder will contain coins of a given denomination of a given total value and may thus be used in making deposits and payments and in the counting of coins in lieu of the paper rolls or packages now commonly used.

My coin-holder consists of a hollow cylindrical case of an internal diameter equal to that of the coins to be contained, composed of two separate parts havipg interlocking devices for detachablylocking the parts together.

In the drawings, Figure- 1 is a perspective view of a filled coin-holder embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the detached members. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the holder. Fig. 4 is a transverse sectional view on the line mm of Fig. 3; and Figs. 5, 6, and 7 are perspective views of one of the members'of the holder, illustrating different forms thereof.

The holder consists of two parts a a, adapted when placed together to form a cylindrical case of a diameter suited to the size of the coins to be contained, with a longitudinal opening through which the edges of the contained coins are exposed. Each member consists of an end piece 1) b, respectively, and a longitudinal piece 0 0, respectively, extending therefrom at right angles and having a cylindrical surface. Each end piece b b and the extremities of the longitudinal pieces 0 c are provided with interlocking means d d and c 6, respectively, the part d of the end piece of one member being adapted to interlock with the part c of the longitudinal piece of the other member, and vice versa.

In the construction shown in Figs. 1 to l the interlocking members d d consist of spring-tongues bent over upon the inside of the end pieces and the members 6 e of lateral projections from the ends of the pieces 0 c. In putting the two members together the extremities of the pieces 0 c are placed in contact with the ends I) b of the opposite members, and the two members are then turned about the central axis until the projections e e have passed under the tongues d 01, respectively, when the parts are firmly locked together by the spring action of the tongues 01 d, and a cylindrical case is formed having closed ends and a cylindrical body. The width of each part Z) I) is preferably considerably less than half of the circumference of the cylinder, so that when the parts are put together the case is formed with longitudinal openings.

For the purpose of guiding the extremities of the parts 0 c and facilitating the engagement of the interlocking devices (1 c d e the ends I) b may be provided on the inside with guiding-grooves ff adjacent to the outer edges.

The members act are made of a length corresponding with the roll or series of coins to be contained and of a diameter between the inner faces of the parts 0 0 equal to the diameter of the coins.

In using the device the members a a are turned back about the central axis until the opening between the parts 0 c is sufficiently wide to permit the series of coins to be introduced in a roll between the ends I) b and are then turned back and interlocked in the manner described, thus locking the coins in the holder, or the members may be entirely separated and the coins may be placed in one of the members supported by the end piece I) and longitudinal piece 0, and the other member may then be applied and the two members interlocked.

IVhile I have shown the end pieces I) Z) formed of solid metal, this is not essential, and the central portion of the metal of the ends may be omitted. It is not essential for the purpose of interlocking the members that the spring-tongues d d should extend over upon the ends I) b as shown in Figs. 1 to 5; but I prefer this construction, as these springtongues form springs acting upon the ends of the roll of coins and serve to hold the coins more securely and to compensate for any small variations in the length of the roll due to the presence of worn coins. As there is, however, considerable difference in the thick ness of worn and unworn coins, I employ one or more disks g,of cardboard or other suitable material, which may be introduced in the roll to compensate for the reduction in length due to the presence of worn coins. These disks may also be used as recording-tablets for the purpose of recording the number or value of the coins in the roll, the name of the depositor, the.

For the purpose of strengthening the interlocking tongues e e they may be formed of a double thickness of metal, as shown in Fig. 2.

In Figs. 5, 6, and 7 I have shown other forms of interlocking devices which may be employed. In Fig. 5 theinterlocking tongues are formed with enlargements or heads h on the ends, which serve to bear more strongly upon the ends of the roll of coins. In the construction shown in Fig. 6 instead of the spring-tongue a small eyeiis employed, and instead of the lateral projection the extremity of the part c is notched or slit to form a locking-tongue 7a. In the construction shown in Fig. '7 the locking-tongues 7c are shown; but the spring-tongues on the end pieces bare formed by slit-ting the metal of the base from the center outward.

I do not mean to limit my invention to any particular form of interlocking devices for connecting the members a a, as many other forms than those shown will'readily suggest themselves to the skilled mechanic.

Each holder will be made of an internal diameter corresponding with that of the particular coins for which it is to be used and of a length suffieient to contain the number of coins of that denomination to make the total value desired.

The minor details of construction shown may be varied without departing from the invention.

What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is as follows:

1. A eoin-holdereonsisting of two separable members each provided with an end piece and a longitudinal piece extending therefrom and having a cylindrical inner surface, and interlocking devices between each end piece and the extremities of the longitudinal piece of the opposite member, whereby said members may be detaehably united to form a cylindrical coin holder or case.

2. Aeoin-holder consisting of a hollow cylindrical case having a longitudinal opening or openings, composed of two separable parts each of less width than half of the cylindrical surface, and interlocking devices for detachably locking said parts together at each end.

3. Acoin-holderconsistingoftwoseparable members each provided with an end piece and a longitudinal piece extending therefrom and having a cylindrical inner surface, the extremity of each longitudinal piece being provided with a lateral tongue or projection, and each end piece with a locking member adapted to engage the tongue or projection of the longitudinal piece of the other member.

4. Acoin-holder consisting of two separable members each provided with an end piece extending therefrom and having a cylindrical inner surface, each end piece being provided with a spring-tongue extendi ng over upon its inner surface, and the extremity of each longitudinal piece being provided with a lateral tongue or extension adapted to be engaged by the spring-tongue of the endpiece of the opposite member for the purpose of detachably uniting said members together to form a hollow cylindrical case.

5. A coin-holderconsisting of two separable members each composed of an end piece and a longitudinal piece extending therefrom and having a cylindrical inner surface, the extremity of each longitudinal piece being provided with a lateral tongue or projection, and each end piece wit-h a locking member adapted to engage the tongue or projection of the longitudinal piece of the other member, and with a circular groove for guiding said lateral tongue or projection into engagement with said locking member.

In testimony of which invention I have hereunto set my hand.

PHILIPPINE Witnesses:

P. M. KELLY, AUGUST SCHLEMMER.

SCl-ILEMMER. 

